Ad-aware versions

Ad-aware now features complete malware protection
Dec 24, 2013
9.6
Oct 26, 2011
Review
9.5
Aug 25, 2011
Review
9.0
8.3
Jul 28, 2010
8.2
Apr 27, 2010
Editorial review
rating
8.1
Sep 4, 2009
Review
8.0
Jan 19, 2009
Editorial review
rating
7.1
Apr 15, 2008
Editorial review
rating
7.0
Mar 2, 2008
Editorial review
rating
6.0
Feb 14, 2008
4.1
Jul 29, 2008
Review
3.2
Feb 14, 2008
Editorial review
rating
2.0
Sep 27, 2008
Nov 25, 2013

What's new

v8.2 [Apr 27, 2010]
Improved threat detection and usability features; with Genotype detection Ad-Aware to stay one step ahead of the newest threats by finding and blocking emerging malware that hasn’t yet been released. More new features include an Advanced Mode to cater to the users' varying needs. Now the Guard scans files can be also downloaded via Internet Browser; plus the new Do Not Disturb Mode to keeps interruptions to a minimum for gamers and when in need of more system resources.

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